Both my parents worked in factories, my father worked at a factory that printed business forms, and my mother worked for Dana, which made auto parts. Both factories went out of business before they could properly retire, after working for around 30 years. The both were lucky to be old enough to retire early. When a factory goes out, it really confuses the workers. I have been lucky, I have always worked for myself, and made my own way, and learned to not depend on the man, or the boss, or the government. I have many skills, I can work as carpenter, and many jobs. I think you are a Dentist, and there is always a need for a Dentists. I think everyone needs a skill that is simple to define.